Ineos begins production of its Grenadier Quartermaster ute

Production of the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster dual-cab ute has officially kicked off in Europe, with the model expected to land in New Zealand by the start of 2024.

We were first introduced to the Defender-looking four-wheel drive at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed where it was revealed as the British brand’s largest-ever model.

Much of what you’ll find underneath is the same as the Station Wagon, including its box section ladder frame chassis, solid axles, two-speed transfer case, and three locking differentials.

Also present is the familiar BMW-sourced 3.0-litre turbocharged inline six-cylinder under the bonnet, available in petrol or diesel.

We mentioned that this is Ineos’ biggest model yet, and that’s because the Grenadier’s wheelbase has been extended to 3227mm to accommodate the new rear tray.

Speaking of which, the tray can carry a payload of up to 782kg in the diesel and 857kg in the petrol. There’s also enough space to safely fit a 1200mm x 800mm Euro pallet.

Ineos plans on releasing a chassis cab model in 2024, making customers’ and service body builders’ lives easier when fitting aftermarket accessories like canopies. If you ask us, a Grenadier Quartermaster would make a pretty tough overlanding rig.

“The start of production for our second model line is another extremely exciting and important milestone for Ineos Automotive.” says Lynn Calder, Chief Executive Officer of Ineos Automotive.

“As part of the final sign-off process, I drove a late prototype in both Spain and the African bush and it’s unbeatable off-road, combining the rugged capability and refined performance of the Station Wagon with the enormous load bay that can carry a huge amount of kit and cargo. It’s a great addition to our model line-up.”

Kiwis can expect to pay $120,000 for the base model Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster, while the Trailmaster and Fieldmaster variants are priced from $134,500.